Missouri

Missouri is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it borders Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. In the south are the Ozarks, a forested highland, providing timber, minerals, and recreation. The Missouri River, after which the state is named, flows through the center and into the Mississippi River, which makes up the eastern border. With over six million residents, it is the 18th-most populous state of the country. The largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Columbia; the capital is Jefferson City.
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Some of the key events about Missouri

  • 1803
    The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, including the territory that would become Missouri
  • 1821
    Missouri was admitted as the 24th state of the United States
  • 1838
    Thousands of Cherokee people were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands, passing through Missouri on the "Trail of Tears"
  • 1861
    Missouri became a divided state during the Civil War, with both Union and Confederate sympathizers causing internal conflict
  • 1865
    The steamboat Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Missouri, killing an estimated 1,800 people
  • 1904
    St. Louis hosted the World's Fair and the Summer Olympics
  • 1927
    Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in an aircraft built in St. Louis
  • 1927
    A devastating tornado struck St. Louis, killing 79 people and causing widespread destruction
  • 1935
    The Gateway Arch in St. Louis was approved for construction
  • 1954
    The U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision highlighted Missouri's racial segregation in schools
  • 1956
    The Interstate Highway System was initiated, with Missouri being the first state to award a contract
  • 1965
    The Gateway Arch was completed, becoming an iconic symbol of St. Louis and the westward expansion
  • 1967
    A series of race riots erupted in Kansas City, resulting in six deaths and extensive property damage
  • 1985
    The Kansas City Royals won their first World Series championship
  • 1993
    The "Great Flood" of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers caused billions of dollars in damage and displaced thousands
  • 1999
    Missouri's economy diversified significantly, becoming a leader in biotechnology and life sciences
  • 2011
    Joplin residents demonstrated remarkable resilience and community spirit in rebuilding after a devastating EF5 tornado
  • 2011
    A powerful EF5 tornado struck Joplin, killing 158 people and becoming one of the deadliest in U.S. history
  • 2014
    Civil unrest and protests erupted in Ferguson following a controversial police shooting
  • 2018
    A tourist duck boat sank on Table Rock Lake near Branson, resulting in 17 fatalities

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Missouri Latest news

State votes change abortion laws while Trump's future plans remain unclear

State votes change abortion laws while Trump's future plans remain unclear

Seven states changed their laws about abortion rights during recent elections making big changes to state rules. However future federal decisions could affect these new state-level changes

Society, Politics • November 7 2024 , 02:40 AM  •  3169 views
US states split on abortion rights as voters make crucial decisions in 2024

US states split on abortion rights as voters make crucial decisions in 2024

Latest voting results show mixed outcomes for abortion-related measures across different US states. While some regions backed reproductive rights others kept existing restrictions showing Americas divided stance on this issue

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 06:32 PM  •  474 views
10 states vote on abortion laws: See which proposals won and lost in latest polls

10 states vote on abortion laws: See which proposals won and lost in latest polls

Ten US states put abortion-related changes to vote in latest elections with mixed results. From Floridaʼs narrow miss to success in Arizona‚ the voting showed different approaches across the country

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 01:23 PM  •  2567 views
10 states prepare for crucial abortion rights vote - what's at stake?

10 states prepare for crucial abortion rights vote - what's at stake?

After Supreme Courtʼs landmark decision about 2 years ago‚ ten states gear up for key abortion-related votes. Nine states look to boost access while Nebraska weighs two different paths

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 11:44 PM  •  943 views
US voters head to polls as Harris and Trump finish fierce campaign battle

US voters head to polls as Harris and Trump finish fierce campaign battle

Americans face a crucial choice between **Kamala Harris** and **Donald Trump** in todays presidential election. Both candidates wrapped-up their campaigns in swing-state Pennsylvania while voters prepare for possible delayed results

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 11:39 AM  •  1095 views
Republican states challenge traditional federal oversight at polling stations

Republican states challenge traditional federal oversight at polling stations

Multiple GOP-led states take legal steps to prevent DOJ monitors from entering voting locations on election day. States argue against decades-old federal practice of monitoring polling places

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 03:11 AM  •  834 views
Missouri judge throws out early voting monitoring case in St Charles

Missouri judge throws out early voting monitoring case in St Charles

A legal request to place observers at early voting locations in St Charles County Missouri got rejected by local judge. The case didnt move forward due to technical document problems

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 05:41 PM  •  721 views
Missouri county faces unusual early-voting legal challenge from local official

Missouri county faces unusual early-voting legal challenge from local official

A St Charles County GOP member wants court to pause early-voting until poll watchers are allowed in. Local election officials keep voting stations open while waiting for courts decision

Society, Politics • October 31 2024 , 06:40 PM  •  885 views
Missouri doctor shares how pharmacies deny crucial medicine to patients after loss

Missouri doctor shares how pharmacies deny crucial medicine to patients after loss

Missouri patients face troubles getting common post-miscarriage medicine at local drug-stores. Medical staff reports chain pharmacies turn away people due to stateʼs strict health-care laws

Society, Politics • October 29 2024 , 04:31 PM  •  5100 views
From street protests to Capitol Hill: Missouri activist's unexpected path to power

From street protests to Capitol Hill: Missouri activist's unexpected path to power

A decade after Ferguson events Missouri representative **Cori Bush** made her way from street activism to Congress. Her office now stands as reminder of the movement that changed American society

Society, Politics • October 28 2024 , 05:33 PM  •  1355 views